Electric boating navigation tech to help boaters overcome range anxiety

Smart Routes for Electric Boating, Hydrogen-Foiling Catamarans, and Solutions to Console Addiction – in This Week's Savvy News

Hey Savvy friends,

This week we’re tackling range anxiety for EV boaters, discussing cool ways to get your kids to put down the video games, and uncovering the cool tech behind the hydrogen-powered foiling catamarans nipping at the heels of AC75s.

Let’s dive in.

The Future Of Electric Boating Looks a Little Savvy - Here’s Why

As the demand for electric cars continues to grow, so does the adoption of environmentally friendly electric boats. However, when it comes to making the leap from traditional vessels to electric ones, many boaters hesitate due to concerns over range and battery reliability.

Our Founder Jelte Liebrand recently presented his vision for the future of Smart Electric Boating. Jelte also dives deep into how Savvy Navvy Smart Routing can help electric boaters overcome range anxiety and enjoy a more sustainable time on the water.

Read the full story here >

The Ultimate Antidote To Console Addiction

The Times editor, Sean Newsom, got creative when trying to convince his two sons to put down their smartphones and gaming consoles to enjoy some much-needed time outdoors. How’d he do it? He offered to give them a taste of what it was like to be a kid in the 1970s by signing them up for sailing lessons on holiday in the Greek Peloponnese region. Did it work?

Find out here >

Check Out The Motorboat Designed to Keep Up With America’s Cup Boats

You may have noticed some incredibly cool-looking motorboats hovering above the waves, chasing after the AC75s (or maybe not) but either way I can’t help but look in awe at these zero-emission motorboats that manage to keep pace.

The latest edition of the America’s Cup came with a new ruling that required all America’s Cup challengers to have at least one zero-emissions chase boat.

Bluegame’s radical hydrogen-powered foiling catamarans are jaw-droppingly cool.

Discover the tech here >

Savvy Navvy’s Innovations Recognised With Tech SME Of The Year Award

We are delighted to have won this award in recognition of our technical innovations aimed at simplifying boating navigation for our users in more than 100 countries across the globe.

"The award comes at a great time, with Savvy Navvy continuing to scale up dramatically. We are actively shaping the marine industry for the better, and working alongside the team we are challenging the bigger navigation solutions in the global market," 

– Jelte Liebrand, Founder and CEO of Savvy Navvy.

Read the full story here >

Sailing The Windward Route From the Bahamas To The Windward Isles

Looking for a little boaty adventure inspiration? Follow the story of James and Jayne as they reflect on their blue water cruising adventures down the “Thornless Path” onboard Scout their Garcia Exploration 45.

Dive in here >

Thanks for tuning in…

Thanks for joining me for this week's edition of the Savvy News, I hope we scratched that boaty itch until your next day out on the water. When you’re out there, I hope you’ll take us with you!

Hannah and the Savvy Navvy crew

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